November 14,2013 7:00PM–8:00PM

Stokes Multicultural Center

Description

Come to learn about the political and economic climate in Central America, one of the world’s most violent regions, from Amelia. Enjoy a nice dinner while helping raise money for Casa Tochan, a migrant shelter in Mexico City that houses aids Central American migrants.

Suggested donation for the fundraiser is $10-$30. The fundraising dinner at 6:00pm in the CPGC Cafe is open to the first 25 people to reserve a spot, however the talk at 7:00 is open to all. Emailimigra2013@gmail.comto reserve your spot.

Amelia Frank-Vitale is a Fellow with The Institute of Current World Affairs in Mexico, where she focuses on issues faced by unauthorized migrants en route to the US. She researches the intersections between the war on drugs, organized crime groups, party politics, and the varieties of violence faced by Central American migrants on their way to the US.